Autumn Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Autumn Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette balances crisp romaine and endive with juicy pears, toasted walnuts, and creamy Gorgonzola. The tart-sweet cranberry dressing adds a bright pop that complements the rich cheese and crunchy nuts. Serve it as a holiday starter or a refreshing side for cozy cool-weather dinners.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine vinegar and cranberries in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until the cranberries soften. Remove from the heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
- 2
Core and cut one pear into thin strips, and core and dice the other.
- 3
Combine Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts, and Gorgonzola in a large bowl. Drizzle on enough dressing to coat and toss.
- 4
Divide among salad plates and garnish with the julienned pear. Top with additional walnuts if you like.
- Calories 600.46 kcal High
- Protein 13.86 g Good Source
- Carbs 99.85 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.77 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.72 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 5.26 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1142.83 mg High
- Fiber 5.31 g Moderate
- Sugar 33.41 g High
- Added Sugar 19.98 g High
- Calcium 384.54 mg Good Source
- Iron 9.11 mg Good Source
- Potassium 506.8 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 67.83 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Autumn Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette is an American side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Anjou Pear, Apple Cider Vinegar, Belgian Waffle Mix, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 600.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Autumn Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Autumn Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette made of?
- The main ingredients are Anjou Pear, Apple Cider Vinegar, Belgian Waffle Mix, Black Pepper, Chopped Walnuts. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Autumn Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 600.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Autumn Greens Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
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